PSYC 305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Agreeableness, Extraversion And Introversion, Social Isolation
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What is the psychosocial perspective: the psychosocial perspective is comprised of theories derived from psychoanalytic theory. In contrast to psychoanalytic theory, these theories do not emphasize sexuality; they emphasize social factors. Eg. distinguish between mother"s nipple and own thumb: separation-individuation: gradual exploration away from mother. Two motivation concept to discuss ego: effectance motivation: the motive to have an effect or an impact on your surroundings. Major outlet in childhood"s ego: competence motive: to be effective in dealing with the environment. Move person toward ever new challenges and masteries. Whenever person has feeling of inferiority, any sense of inadequacy, a compensatory process is activated and the person strives for superiority. 1 )ego control: learn to restrain impulses: ego resiliency: knowing when to restrain yourself and when to behave more freely. Self psychology: kohut"s theory that relationships create the structure of the self. Narcissism: a pattern of self centred needs that must be satisfied through others.
